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Alcohol remains drug of choice as abuse treatment increases – Fraser Coast Chronicle
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Alcohol remains drug of choice as abuse treatment increases Fraser Coast Chronicle THE true extent of Australia's battle with the bottle has been revealed in an alarming Federal Government health report, which shows the number of people requiring treatment for alcohol abuse has significantly increased in the past decade. Data … and more »

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Our view: Focus on binge drinking pays off – La Crosse Tribune
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Our view: Focus on binge drinking pays off La Crosse Tribune In recent months, La Crosse hasn't suffered through the headline-generating drowning deaths linked to alcohol abuse among young men in the past 15 years, but we still have far too many injuries, accidents and deaths caused by excessive drinking. You … and more »

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Teenage UK Binge Drinking

A video about teen binge drinking in the UK, enjoy and dont forget to comment about what you think of it.

Close proximity to a bar may encourage drinking habit
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The factor of economic poverty being linked to alcohol abuse was also taken into consideration, but the results still showed that proximity played a key role in the participants' alcohol consumption. Nine percent of those who lived within 400 feet of a …
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Free Accredited Drugs Education Course in Mid-Ulster
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Free Accredited Drugs Education Course in Mid-Ulster. Published on Friday 16 November 2012 17:28. MID Ulster based drugs education project TIPSA are organising an accredited substance abuse awareness course over three Saturdays in December. The Open …
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Minister Raises Red Flag On Alcohol Abuse – AllAfrica.com
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Minister Raises Red Flag On Alcohol Abuse AllAfrica.com Health Minister Joseph Kasonde has urged Zambians to reduce on consumption of alcohol and instead ensure a balanced diet to reduce the risk of contracting non-communicable diseases such as diabetes. Dr Kasonde said non-communicable diseases … and more »

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Sobering statistics – The Spokesman Review
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Sobering statistics The Spokesman Review Alcohol abuse on college campuses is not new; a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found binge drinking among 18- to 34-year-olds has not declined in 15 years. But police, college officials and health care providers are worried … and more »

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Facts About Alcohol Abuse in the News

A little alcohol, a little pot, big impairment
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NEWELL | “Most people don't think a little bit can hurt,” said Ed Moses, Drug Information Expert who spent 46 years in law enforcement. “But a little alcohol, a little pot, leads to a big impairment.” Moses, who has presented drug abuse information in …
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Panel discussion on what parents should know about kids and drugs
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On Tuesday, November 13th, The Parent Connection will host a panel discussion that talks about important facts parents should — but often don't — know about alcohol and drug use by teens. … The presenters on the panel are Dr. Marisa Silveri, a …
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Binge drinking is not just a city problem
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iQuestions: Binge Drinking

Is alcohol abuse in college an early sign of alcoholism? Is there an effective program that curbs binge drinking on campus? Virginia Plummer, Coordinator of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services at Emory University, answers these questions and more in this interactive video.

Movie review: 'Smashed' is a sobering look at alcohol abuse
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It's tempting to call the alcohol rehab dramedy “Smashed” “The Daze of Whine and Rosés,” but that would be a tad dismissive of a movie that, despite numerous flaws, serves its concoctions straight up with a tangy twist of humor. Yet there's no escaping …
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Chicago Cubs: Worst Player Personnel Moves in Team History
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Alcoholism Signs in the News

The way we drink is the real danger to our health – and must be tackled
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They also found that, after only a few months, binge-drinking rats showed signs of impairment in brain function similar to the changes seen in established alcoholic humans. The research scientists exposed the 'binge drinking' rats to alcohol for just …
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Defending the freedom to fail
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I had worked with an individual who began exhibiting signs of alcoholism. Eventually, the HR department asked him to submit to a sobriety check, which he failed. His employment was terminated after failing a second chance. When he hit rock bottom; lost …
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Alcohol and Opioid Withdrawal

Pat Gacke, RN teaches patients about acute alcohol and opioid withdrawal.

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